16 January 2009

Random Beer Roundup - Holy Crap, it is so cold that I have been dreaming of starting Turks and Caicos Islands Beer Geek edition

I hate the cold. It drives me nuts. I've lived in Indiana all my life and I am still not use to winter.

Every winter I ask myself, "Why am I still here? I can move south to warmer climates." Apparently, I'm too stupid to do anything about it. Or I'm a glutton for punishment. The only good thing that I have found with the cold is that you don't need to buy ice for your beer cooler at tailgate sessions.

Okay, that's enough belly aching. It is time for the weekly Random Beer Roundup. Remember, if you have any beer news you want to share, drop us a line at hoosierbeergeek@gmail.com. On with the show...

Winterfest:The Brewers of Indiana Guild is having their first Winterfest on Saturday, January 24th from 3-7pm.

This indoor tasting at the Indiana State Fairgrounds will have beer from all 27 Indiana breweries as well as from many out of state. Tickets are $15 advance and $20 at the door.

Highlights include the Cask Conditioned Firkin table which will serve 16 rotating beers served by gravity instead of CO2. Six breweries will bring their ReplicAle - a Scottish Ale that has been aged in Jack Daniels barrels.

This Winterfest will use a token system. Your entry includes 10 tokens for 4oz pours. Extras will be available ($5 for 5 tokens). Designated Driver entry is $5.

Here are some of the nectars available at the Goose:Left Hand Imperial StoutMad River Extra StoutFounders Imperial StoutFounders PorterSterkens WhiteThree Floyds Behemoth BarleywineThree Floyds/Mikkeller OatGoopThe following are available in singles and packs (quantities are limited)Victory Old Horizontal BarleywineBrooklyn Monster BarleywineBells Expedition StoutDark Horse Tres Blueberry StoutDark Horse Special Reserve Black BierFounders Old CurmudgeonFounders Backwoods Bastard

From Mat at Cavalier Distributing in Indianapolis:

The long awaited Founders Porter snuck into Indiana a few days before Christmas and is making its way out into the Indiana beer world!

A special keg of Stone 11th Anniversary (brewed in 2007) will be on tap at the Winterfest.

Since the 2007 release of Mikkeller Santa's Little Helper was the Hoosier Beer Geek beer of 2008 I feel that I should let you know that we still have a few cases of the 2008 (just Released) Mikkeller Santa's Little Helper in the warehouse.

Founders Double Trouble, an Imperial IPA at 9.4% and 86 IBUs, just hit our warehouse and we will be able to get it out on the trucks for Indy north side deliveries on Friday 16th. It will make its way out into the rest of Indiana market starting next week. Be sure to look at the label upside down.

Here is a product update for Keg Liquors in Clarksville:- Bell's Hopslam (arriving on Thursday)- 3 Floyds Black Sun Stout (Arriving on Thursday)- Founder's Backwoods Bastard. One lonely case came in from the distributor. Last chance til next year on this one- Founder's Imperial Stout. Back after a 2 year break. And in very limited supply. 4- 4 packs left in stock as I type this.- Founder's Porter - A new offering from Founders.- Mendocino Eye of the Hawk - American Strong Ale- Mendocino Red Tail Ale - Amber Ale- Shipyard Prelude Ale - Winter Warmer and do we need this for the cold weather we have this week!- Shipyard IPA - 100% Fuggle hops.- Shipyard Pugsley's Barleywine - English Style Barleywine, first time available in our market- Shipyard Pugsley's Imperial Porter - English Porter, first time available in our market.- St. Sebastiaans Dark - Belgian dark ale.- Einbecker Urbock-Dunkel - German Dark Bock

New out this week:Hopslam! Hopslam! Hopslam!Founder's Double TroubleMagic Hat #8

On special:Whitbread English Pale Ale 6 packs: $6.99(get it while we still have it, it has been discontinued)Anchor Christmas 6 packs: $5.99Paulaner Hefe Weiss, Munich Original, and Premium Pils 6 packs $8.49Schlafly All Varieties 6 packs $8.49

Introducing the Canis Major Mixed 8-pack of 7-ounce bottles. High-gravity beers pack quite a punch, and you might not want to drink an entire 11.5% ABV beer in one shot. These little puppies might be small, but they deliver all the awesomeness that our Canis Major series of beers has to offer. Plus, with two of each Canis Major style, these beers are perfect for sharing with friends. The Canis Major Mixed 8-pack is now available; bug your favorite retailer about availability.

Homebrewing:From Anita at Great Fermentations in Indianapolis:1. Upcoming beginning brewing classes:Sunday, January 18th at 1 PMWednesday, February 4th at 6 PMSunday, February 15th at 1 PMWednesday, February 25th at 6 PM

i've never been to Patricks in Zionsville. THe Pizza Place next door, Amore, has great pizza by the slice. Back to Patricks - impressive selection for such a small place. the beer selection has generated a customer.

KOTBR #90 - Medal Winners - We visit Barley Island and Brugge Brasserie in Broad Ripple to try some medal winning beers. Things get interesting when we are joined by some special guests, including Michael Phelps, Rob Halford, Glenn Danzig, and Brugge's very own Ted Miller.

Beer: The Pedal Pusher's Potion - Our first in depth feature receives support from Dogfish Head, Left Hand, Breckenridge Brewery, and Smuttynose, and draws in hits from hundreds of cyclists looking for a beer buzz.